My Daughters Favorite Rolls Recipes

Steps:

• In a bowl of a stand mixer, using the paddle, combine yeast and warm water. Add a pinch of sugar. Stir. Let it bubble for 5 minutes. Add honey. On low speed, add the butter, salt and eggs. Slowly add the flour cup-by-cup until it is fully incorporated and the dough pulls away from the sides of the mixing bowl. Add more flour if it is sticky. Empty onto a lightly flour counter and knead 2 or 3 times just to make a smooth ball. Clean your mixing bowl and spray with a little Pam. Dump your dough back in and cover with a towel or I use saran wrap. Let rise for about 30 minutes until double in a warm place.Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. When double in size, portion dough in 24 even pieces. Using your hand like a cup roll each piece on counter in a circular motion until a round roll is formed and it has a little dimple on the underside. Place on a greased cookie sheet or I put mine in two 12-inch cast iron skillets. brush with melted butter. Let rise for about 20 minutes and bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Brush with more butter and sprinkle with a little salt if you like.

Steps:

• In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, sugar, shortening, egg, salt and 3 cups flour. Beat on medium speed until mixture has a spongy texture. Let stand for 10 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into 3 portions. Let rest for 5 minutes. Divide each portion into 36 pieces. Shape each piece into a ball; place 3 balls in each greased muffin cup., Cover and let rise until almost doubled, about 30 minutes. Bake at 375° until golden brown, 12-15 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks. Serve warm.